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Developments in corporate law, tax procedure and litigation practice — explained for business.

Insights #02 · Tax Law · 03 / 2026

One acquisition, real estate transfer tax twice? Share deals between signing and closing

When signing and completion of a share purchase fall apart in time, two real estate transfer tax events may be triggered. Why the correction provision of Section 16 (4a) GrEStG only helps those who take their notification obligations seriously.

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Insights #01 · Corporate Law · 04 / 2026

The reform of German partnership law: what family businesses should adjust now

The MoPeG has reorganised the law of the GbR and commercial partnerships — with consequences for articles of association, registers and resolution defect law.

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Insights #03 · D&O Liability · 02 / 2026

The Federal Court of Justice on directors’ liability: recent case law and its consequences

Recent case law has sharpened the requirements on allocation of responsibilities, supervision and documentation — a review for practitioners.

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Insights #04 · Tax Litigation · 01 / 2026

Appeals to the Federal Fiscal Court — when the road to Munich is worth taking

Fundamental significance, divergence, procedural defects: which grounds for admission hold — and how a complaint against non-admission must be structured.

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